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Sat, 01 Aug 2015 13:14:42 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3By: Dr. Vhttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13694
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:09:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13694Great article! I’ve also found that in my chiropractic practice, cyclists who are out of balance cannot perform at their peak. Not only does it affect them biomechanically, it plays a big role in balanced body chemistry, affecting their body’s production of necessary chemicals that enhance muscular endurance and coordination. I think it’s important to keep a ride log. List all factors that contributed to a great ride or a horrible ride. See what shows up in the log consistently and plan accordingly. Again, thanks for the list of reminders.
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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:24:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13671Nice jersey!
Great well thought out post. I think that one of the hardest things to do when you are seriously training, is to really listen to your body and take some time off when you need it. A lot of time the indicators are so subtle you can miss them. I think from time to time even when you are feeling good you should just just shut it down and allow yourself to heal.
But you also hit some other good points that have nothing to do with your body and to me they are good reminders to not get down on yourself if you have an off day.
]]>By: Julie Starlinghttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13459
Wed, 08 May 2013 13:02:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13459When my performance dips and my legs feel tired, i find several days of cutting back to slower 1-3 miles rides soon reenergizes me and gets me aching again for a longer ride again.
]]>By: Dannyhttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13439
Fri, 03 May 2013 21:54:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13439I seem to go in cycles where I dip down every now and again. I feel the same way and will go over everything trying to figure out what it is. It’s still a mystery and I just chalk it up to my biorhythms.
]]>By: Shawn McAfeehttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13438
Fri, 03 May 2013 21:13:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13438Well… If I don’t find it real quick, I’m forcing it back in tomorrow… It’s race time. Ha ha!
]]>By: Darryl is Loving the Bikehttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13437
Fri, 03 May 2013 20:45:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13437That’s a good idea, Kevin. Whenever you feel a little burnt out, having a fun ride (or rides) usually helps make things better. Let me know how it goes.
]]>By: Darryl is Loving the Bikehttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13436
Fri, 03 May 2013 20:44:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13436Oh man, I never knew about that. Sorry, Shawn….I can imagine it to be a little rough to bounce back from. You need to find the love again, my friend. Get out for just a totally fun ride and start Loving the Bike again.
]]>By: Darryl is Loving the Bikehttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13435
Fri, 03 May 2013 20:43:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13435Thanks Eric….yeah, those are definitely big ones that can cause damage.
]]>By: Kevinhttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13434
Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13434Thanks Darryl! I’ve been having an off week myself. I think it’s due to the weather really starting to warm up here in west Texas (did a couple of rides in 85-90° this week). This post is a great reminder that there’s a lot of things that can have an effect on cycling performance. For me, I’m taking the next week easy, going on fun rides instead of hyper-focused training rides, and trying to remember to HAVE FUN!
]]>By: Shawn McAfeehttp://lovingthebike.com/uncategorized/assessing-the-struggle#comment-13433
Fri, 03 May 2013 13:25:00 +0000http://lovingthebike.com/?p=12944#comment-13433Well, for me… It’s not actually a struggle on the bike, it’s a struggle “getting” on the bike.

I had been doing really well and riding 4-5 days a week until 2 mondays ago. Then I had a nice crash where i endo’d and landed directly on my head.Since then I have been on the bike once. And I was even reluctant for that one ride.

Part of it is due to stress, part of me feels like my body/bike betrayed me with that fall. And part of me is just brig lazy.

The weird part is I honestly don’t want to get on my bike right now. I’ve been telling myself I’m going to get on it all week but just haven’t.